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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,337.15 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,337.15 and 526.84 is: 727.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,337.15 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,337.15 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,337.15 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 704,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,462.08/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.04

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